KITSCH'N ON ROSCOE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (0 PPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION: INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT A CHLORINE CONCENTRATION LEVEL BETWEEN 50-100PPM CHLORINE. A REPAIRMAN WAS ONSITE PRIOR TO THE END OF INSPECTION; THE MACHINE WAS REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 100PPM, CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-030

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN COOKING AND PREPARING MEALS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AN MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ONTO COVERED CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED UNDERNEATH THE CONDENSER. THE CONTAINERS OF FOOD MENTIONED ABOVE WERE PROPERLY COVERED AND FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF CONDENSATION CONTAMINATION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS MENTIONED ABOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR THE UNIT TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM LEAKING, AND TO NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS UNDER THE CONDENSER UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY REPAIRED. THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IS BROKE AND NOT SECURE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.